Valuation Services for the Ballina Flood Relief Scheme

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

Mayo County Council requires valuation services for private lands, wayleaves, rights-of-way, and temporary working areas to be acquired for the Ballina Flood Relief Scheme. The services encompass the assessment of compensation for compulsory land acquisition.

The scope of work includes:

• Valuation of Private Lands: Determining the market value of land parcels required for the scheme.
• Valuation of Wayleaves and Rights-of-Way: Assessing the value of easements and rights granted for infrastructure or access.
• Valuation of Temporary Working Areas: Calculating compensation for the temporary use of land during construction.
• Assessment of Compensation: Calculating the total compensation due for land acquisition, including all associated costs. This involves experience in both Assessment and Arbitration land acquisition processes.
• Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Support: Providing valuation services in relation to CPO processes, as indicated by the inclusion of CPO layout drawings and CPO schedules in the information pack.
• Project Scale: The services are required for national road projects where the total land acquisition value was greater than €1 million.

The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price, with specific quality thresholds to be met. The successful tenderer will enter into a Services Contract with Mayo County Council, adhering to its terms and conditions.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is for valuation services directly related to the Ballina Flood Relief Scheme, a project undertaken by Mayo County Council. The scheme necessitates the acquisition of private lands, wayleaves, rights-of-way, and temporary working areas. The Council is acting as the contracting authority for this public procurement competition. The RFT documents do not specify the broader programme or policy context beyond the immediate need for the flood relief scheme. No incumbent provider is mentioned. The strategic driver is the acquisition of land for essential flood relief infrastructure.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Turnover requirement: Certified financial turnover, excluding VAT, for each of the past three financial years must be at or in excess of €150,000. For multi-disciplinary firms or consortia, combined turnover must meet this minimum, or a single member must demonstrate capacity for the work.
• Insurance: The successful tenderer must hold the following insurances for the term of the Services Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €13m
• Public Liability: €6.5m
• Professional Indemnity: €1m
• Product Liability: Not applicable (n/a)
• Certifications: Tenderers must provide evidence of enrolment on a relevant Professional or Trade Register.
• Past experience:
• Management Staff: A Director (head of company, discipline, or regional office) must have a Level 8 qualification in Property Studies or equivalent, at least 7 years of valuation experience, with at least 5 years assessing compensation for compulsory land acquisition on national road projects where the total land acquisition value exceeded €1 million. They must also have experience in Assessment and Arbitration land acquisition processes within the last five years.
• Key Personnel: Must have a Level 8 qualification in Property Studies or equivalent, at least 5 years of valuation experience, with at least 3 years assessing compensation for compulsory land acquisition on national road projects where the total land acquisition value exceeded €1 million. They must also have experience in Assessment and Arbitration land acquisition processes within the last five years.
• Project Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate providing land and property valuation services for at least one national road project Compulsory Purchase Order where the total land acquisition value exceeded €1 million, including assessment of claims. Services similar to those sought must have been delivered during the past three years.
• Personnel: Specific educational and professional qualifications and experience requirements are detailed for Management Staff and Key Personnel (see Past Experience).
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

Tenderers failing to meet these minimum requirements will be excluded.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded on the basis of the lowest price only, provided that the tenderer meets the minimum quality thresholds.

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